A2 — Elementary💼 Work & Money
Essere alle prime armi
To be a beginner / to be new to the trade
Literal Translation
"To be at one's first weapons"
What it means
To be inexperienced in a profession or business
Example in context
"È ancora alle prime armi come imprenditore, ma ha molto potenziale."
"He's still new to the trade as an entrepreneur, but has great potential."
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